These are the 10 biggest stories from Luton Today over the past 12 months.
1. Luton GP practice closed as ‘precautionary measure’ after suspected Coronavirus case
This story from February revealed how patients at Blenheim Crescent Medical Centre had their appointments cancelled after a patient was allegedly diagnosed with coronavirus. The surgery did not deny reports of a suspected coronavirus diagnosis, but told Luton Today that the centre had to be “temporarily closed to enable a clean of the surgery as a routine precautionary measure”. Photo: Google
2. Second coronavirus lockdown in Luton ‘a real possibility’ after spikes in parts of town
Luton Borough Council urged residents to continue to follow health guidelines after a spike in Covid-19 cases occurred in July. Cllr Khtija Malik, portfolio holder for public health, said: "We know the fantastic people of Luton will step up as they always do and help us get these messages out and ensure people are following the guidance. We really don’t want another lockdown in Luton." Photo: Shutterstock
3. Third person diagnosed with coronavirus in Luton as efforts to delay spread of disease continue
A third person was diagnosed with Covid-19 in Luton in March, as this article outlines. Luton & Dunstable Hospital commented that two people were self isolating after testing positive, with news of a third confirmed diagnosis. Photo: Google
4. Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in Luton as government considers measures to tackle panic buying
This article, published on Monday 9 March, revealed that two cases of coronavirus had been confirmed in Luton, and that supermarkets were struggling with empty shelves as panic buying spiraled out of control. Photo: Matthew Horwood